Metal Gear Timeline

The Metal Gear franchise is known for its intelligent stealth action, memorable characters, complicated storyline and lengthy cutscenes. The latest game in the franchise, the award-winning Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, takes place after the events of Peace Walker but before the events of the original Metal Gear (originally released on the MSX2). The following infographic summarises the Metal Gear timeline to show how all the games fit together chronologically. It’s pretty useful if you’re trying to get your head around what’s gone on in the franchise or if there’s a few games in the series you haven’t played.